Travel – Garden City Realty Blog

July 25, 2024August 15, 2024

Planning your State Park Visit

GCR STATE PARK GUIDE Bookending the South Strand coastline are two treasured environmental sanctuaries: The South Carolina State Parks at Myrtle Beach and Huntington Beach. Our local state parks showcase the virgin landscapes that preceded this tourism-turned-coastal region. The development and urbanization that now characterizes the Myrtle Beach area is a relatively recent appearance. Offering a glimpse into the past,… Read More

July 1, 2024August 2, 2024

Where to get your Shark On during Shark Week 2024 – July 7-13

When the heat of July rolls in, it’s time to get your shark on. A summertime entertainment fixture for many, Shark Week spotlights the awesome power of our oceans and their inhabitants. Popularized by the Discovery Channel, Shark Week is known for its combination of educational and sci-fi programming. Whether you’re tuning in to Shark Week on TV or finding… Read More

June 20, 2024June 21, 2024

The GCR Guide to Celebrating Independence Day on the South Strand

Beyond the spectacular fireworks, the South Strand is booming with ways to make your Fourth of July holiday sparkle. Join in the local family-friendly festivities—including live music, a military air show, parades and more! Looking for ways to flaunt your patriotism? The Town of Surfside Beach is selling Fourth of July T-shirts available for purchase at the Surfside Beach Town Hall.… Read More

June 17, 2024June 17, 2024

Must-Knows for Guests: Property Management and Vacation Rentals

Have you wondered how the vacation rental industry operates? With a multitude of business entities in the vacation rental market (i.e. property managers, third-party booking sites, travel agencies), it can be difficult to understand each player’s specific role. Knowing that planning works best from an informed position, Garden City Realty wants to help our guests make sense of this multifaceted… Read More

June 10, 2024July 31, 2024

Four Reasons to Stay at Surf Master by the Sea

Garden City Realty manages vacation condominiums in over 40 complexes along the South Strand. Each complex is distinct in its structural design, unit layouts, and indoor/outdoor amenities. Surf Master by the Sea, an architectural hallmark of Garden City Beach, is among our most popular oceanfront offerings. Garden City Realty manages 60 units at this luxurious high-rise. In addition to the… Read More

August 5, 2022August 16, 2023

BEACHGOERS’ GUIDE TO FINDING SEASHELLS AND SHARK TEETH

If you are vacationing at the beach, then one of the best activities is searching for seashells and shark teeth. They make wonderful, free souvenirs. It may seem that finding them in pristine condition is random, but there are times you can search for a better chance of finding them intact. Read Garden City Realty’s Beachgoers’ Guide to Finding Seashells… Read More

April 28, 2022April 28, 2022

The Best Golf Courses in the Myrtle Beach area

One of the advantages of visiting the Myrtle Beach area is the miles of pristine golf courses dotting the coast of the Atlantic. With over 100 golf courses to choose from, golfers will welcome the chance to take some strokes off their game at some of the country’s top-rated golf courses. Among some of the nationally-ranked greenways, these are Garden… Read More

March 30, 2022March 31, 2022

Garden City Realty’s Guide to Touring the South Strand

In 1941, the founders of the International Association of Scientific Experts in Tourism defined tourism as “the sum of the phenomena and relationships arising from the travel and stay of non-residents, insofar as they do not lead to permanent residence and are not connected with any earning activity.” In 2022, we say, “huh?” We think it’s pretty safe to assume… Read More

March 1, 2022March 1, 2022

TOP SEVEN TRAVEL MISTAKES TO AVOID

Imagine going on a hassle-free vacation. No mishaps. No accidentally misplaced luggage. No incorrect reservations. At Garden City Realty, it is our pleasure to provide you with a list of travel mistakes to avoid. We’ve done our research and figured out the top seven travel mistakes that vacationers commit. Now, we want to share them with you so that your… Read More

October 25, 2021October 27, 2021

Fall 2021 Vacation in Garden City Beach: Your Seven Day Coupon Guide

When the leaves start falling and the air gets chillier, it’s time to start planning your fall break vacation, so why not visit the Garden City Beach area? The beach may not seem like your typical fall vacation spot, but there are plenty of things to do in Myrtle Beach near your vacation rental that don’t involve cold weather and… Read More